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Prison authorities on Saturday launched a probe after purported videos surfaced on social media showing inmates at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison allegedly watching television and using Android phones, sources said.In the purported videos, several inmates appeared to be receiving special privileges, including access to electronic gadgets.One of the clips purportedly showed Umesh Reddy, a rape convict facing multiple charges of sexual offences, using an Android phone inside the prison. A television set was also seen installed inside his barrack, sources added.Following the circulation of these videos online, prison officials said an internal inquiry has been initiated to verify their authenticity and identify those responsible for facilitating such access."Further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation," sources said.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onBengaluru prison newsprison authorities investigationUmesh Reddyinmates using phonessocial media prison videoParappana Agrahara prisonelectronic gadgets in prisonprison privileges (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onBengaluru prison newsprison authorities investigationUmesh Reddyinmates using phonessocial media prison videoParappana Agrahara prisonelectronic gadgets in prisonprison privileges(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories
